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BINARY

/ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/

6 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

B 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
R 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of BINARY

noun

A thing which can have only (one or the other of) two values.

noun

The bijective base-2 numeral system, which uses only the digits 0 and 1.

noun

An executable computer file.

adjective

Being in a state of one of two mutually exclusive conditions such as on or off, true or false, molten or frozen, presence or absence of a signal.

"Binary states are often represented as 1 and 0 in computer science."

adjective

Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns binary states.

adjective

Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.

Synonyms of BINARY

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of BINARY

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of BINARY in a Sentence

  • "Binary states are often represented as 1 and 0 in computer science."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is BINARY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BINARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: BINARY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BINARY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter binary Total
Scrabble 311114 11
WWF 412113 12

Anagrams of BINARY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use BINARY in Word Games

BINARY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BINARY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BINARY to find 58 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BINARY

What does BINARY mean?
BINARY is a noun. A thing which can have only (one or the other of) two values.
Is BINARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BINARY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BINARY worth in Scrabble?
BINARY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BINARY?
You can make 58 words from the letters in BINARY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BINARY?
Synonyms of BINARY include: base 2, binary star, double star, dyadic, Boolean, base-2. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of BINARY?
The anagrams of BINARY (words using the exact same letters) are: BRAINY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.